Experience the power of Vanilla's LAMP hosting:

SSL certificate

Ensure a seamless and secure experience for your visitors. An SSL certificate is vital for SEO and trust, and even ensures correct link handling in apps like WhatsApp, which now defaults to HTTPS. We offer setup for a once-off R250 fee.

Secure Access

Access and manage all your website files securely from a single location using SFTP. Enjoy the ability to directly edit and upload content with a protected connection, providing you with full control.

WordPress hosting

Vanilla offers a one-time installation of a WordPress instance plus ongoing optimisation to keep your site running fast and secure. Promoted as a tool anyone can use.

From R118 / mo *

How it works

Domain Management

Get your website online quickly by connecting your domain name to our reliable LAMP hosting. Whether you already have a domain or need to register a new one. Register or transfer your domain today!

Secure Access

A dedicated LAMP login with secure SFTP access directly to a specific folder that conveniently contains all your managed websites, giving you organized and secure control over your website files.

SSL Security

The role of SSL certificates has significantly evolved. It wasn't always a fundamental requirement; initially, SSL was primarily used to secure websites during the transfer of sensitive data. However, today's web landscape has changed dramatically. Many modern applications, like WhatsApp, rely on HTTPS for proper link handling.

LAMP Hosting

For web developers and advanced users who demand full control over their web applications, our LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP) hosting is a personalised solution. Enjoy the freedom and create a customized web presence.

• What is LAMP hosting?

  LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) hosting is ideal for those who want full control over their web applications, file uploads/downloads, and the specific PHP or database settings for their site. This service is great for web developers and advanced users looking to customise and manage their own web presence, offering more flexibility and features than standard hosting.

• What does our LAMP service include?

  Vanilla’s Fast and flexible LAMP hosting includes 50GB hard disc space, one MySQL database, one domain with optional subdomains and unlimited bandwidth transfers. It’s available including an ssh/sftp service. Hosting on Vanilla servers costs R69 / month per user login, plus a once-off setup fee of R250.

• Must I host my DNS with Vanilla?

  Yes, your DNS needs to be hosted by Vanilla to ensure we can support it without relying on third party DNS providers.

• Does LAMP come with root access?

  No it doesn’t. We will install any application on request at a standard hourly rate of R450.

• What is Vanilla’s stance on Wordpress?

  At Vanilla, we discourage WordPress hosting on our shared server due to its vulnerability to hacking and ongoing plugin maintenance. Instead, we specialise in static website hosting or LAMP servers with SFTP login for secure and reliable performance. That said, we do offer support for PHP-based CMS platforms like WordPress for an additional fee. A Wordpress install of a LAMP instance costs R500 once-off and R118 / month to maintain your Wordpress and plugin updates. This price is inclusive of the standard LAMP fees. Let’s chat if you need it!